A potent storm system moved in from the upper Mississippi Valley on the 5th, placing southeast Michigan in the warm sector. Maximum temperatures climbed into the lower 90s, coupled with dew points near 70, lead to a very unstable airmass. High winds took down tree limbs and knocked out power to about 107,000 DTE Energy customers throughout Southeast Michigan.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAY, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 15:35:00 to 05-JUN-05 15:35:00 (EST)
Location: AUBURN
Magnitude: 58 EG
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Barns were destroyed in Frankenlust Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in OAKLAND, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 19:40:00 to 05-JUN-05 19:40:00 (EST)
Location: OXFORD
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A trained spotter estimated a 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust

Thunderstorm Wind in OAKLAND, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 19:40:00 to 05-JUN-05 19:50:00 (EST)
Location: FERNDALE
Magnitude: 60 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A trained spotter reported large limbs blown down in Ferndale. Eight power lines were also reported down.Hazel Park was among the hardest-hit cities in southeast Oakland, with about half the city losing power, about 20 trees of various sizes uprooted, and the rupturing of a gas main.

Thunderstorm Wind in OAKLAND, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 19:00:00 to 05-JUN-05 19:10:00 (EST)
Location: WALLED LAKE
Magnitude: 60 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A trained weather spotter estimated thunderstorm wind gusts between 60 and 75 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HURON, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 19:13:00 to 05-JUN-05 19:13:00 (EST)
Location: ULBY
Magnitude: 61 EG
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Trees were blown down. A garage was also blown off it's foundation.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 19:01:00 to 05-JUN-05 19:01:00 (EST)
Location: ROMULUS
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Large tree limbs were blown across I-275 and I-94.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 19:15:00 to 05-JUN-05 19:15:00 (EST)
Location: MONROE
Magnitude: 55 EG
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Three RV's were blown over. A Carleton woman was injured at the Harbortown RV Resort on LaPlaisance Road. Another person was injured at Sterling State Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAPEER, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 19:15:00 to 05-JUN-05 19:15:00 (EST)
Location: HADLEY
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The emergency manager reported large tree limbs blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in OAKLAND, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 19:43:00 to 05-JUN-05 19:43:00 (EST)
Location: ROYAL OAK
Magnitude: 54 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Trees were reported blown down.

Tornado in SAGINAW, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 15:15:00 to 05-JUN-05 15:16:00 (EST)
Location: HEMLOCK
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A trained weather spotter reported a brief tornado touchdown. A subsequent NWS storm survey confirmed the weak tornado, which caused fallen trees and power lines.

Hail in TUSCOLA, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 15:28:00 to 05-JUN-05 15:28:00 (EST)
Location: VASSAR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Thunderstorm Wind in LAPEER, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 16:10:00 to 05-JUN-05 16:10:00 (EST)
Location: LUM
Magnitude: 54 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The emergency manager reported a large tree blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAY, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 15:29:00 to 05-JUN-05 15:29:00 (EST)
Location: AUBURN
Magnitude: 61 MG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in HURON, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 16:00:00 to 05-JUN-05 16:00:00 (EST)
Location: OWENDALE
Magnitude: 56 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Numerous trees and power lines were reported blown down by the emergency manager.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAY, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 14:50:00 to 05-JUN-05 14:52:00 (EST)
Location: BAY CITY
Magnitude: 56 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in HURON, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 15:10:00 to 05-JUN-05 15:10:00 (EST)
Location: BAD AXE
Magnitude: 56 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A trained spotter reported a large tree and tree limbs blown down, as well as power poles bent.

Hail in BAY, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 17:25:00 to 05-JUN-05 17:25:00 (EST)
Location: AUBURN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in HURON, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 19:40:00 to 05-JUN-05 19:40:00 (EST)
Location: PORT HOPE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in TUSCOLA, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 18:15:00 to 05-JUN-05 18:15:00 (EST)
Location: FAIRGROVE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in SAGINAW, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 17:58:00 to 05-JUN-05 17:58:00 (EST)
Location: SAGINAW
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in SAGINAW, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 15:45:00 to 05-JUN-05 15:45:00 (EST)
Location: FREELAND
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Trained spotter also estimated a 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust.

Hail in SAGINAW, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 14:12:00 to 05-JUN-05 14:12:00 (EST)
Location: MERRILL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 20:30:00 to 05-JUN-05 20:30:00 (EST)
Location: SMITHS CREEK
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A trained spotter reported a 2 to 3 foot diameter tree blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GENESEE, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 18:43:00 to 05-JUN-05 18:43:00 (EST)
Location: MT MORRIS
Magnitude: 54 EG
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A building sustained wind damage and partially collapsed.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 18:35:00 to 05-JUN-05 18:35:00 (EST)
Location: ANN ARBOR
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Tree limbs were reported blown down on the University of Michigan campus.

Hail in SANILAC, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 16:15:00 to 05-JUN-05 16:15:00 (EST)
Location: BROWN CITY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in SHIAWASSEE, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 18:05:00 to 05-JUN-05 18:05:00 (EST)
Location: HENDERSON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in BAY, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 15:30:00 to 05-JUN-05 15:40:00 (EST)
Location: BAY CITY
Magnitude: 70 EG
Property damage: 40K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

County police reported trees and power lines down all over Bay city. A large tree branch also landed on a car on the south side of the city. Siding was blown off houses across the north side of the city, along with fences blown down.

Lightning in BAY, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 15:35:00 to 05-JUN-05 15:35:00 (EST)
Location: BAY CITY
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Lightning struck substation on 26th Street.

Lightning in BAY, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 15:35:00 to 05-JUN-05 15:35:00 (EST)
Location: BAY CITY
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

One home suffered some damage from lightning on Stark Road off South Euclid Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAPEER, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 19:30:00 to 05-JUN-05 19:30:00 (EST)
Location: IMLAY CITY
Magnitude: 60 EG
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Numerous trees and tree limbs were blown down. A section of a barn roof was also ripped off.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAY, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 15:30:00 to 05-JUN-05 15:30:00 (EST)
Location: BAY CITY
Magnitude: 55 EG
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Trees were reported blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCOLA, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 16:15:00 to 05-JUN-05 16:15:00 (EST)
Location: AKRON
Magnitude: 60 EG
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Thunderstorm wind gusts broke off seven utlitily poles near the intersection of Cook and Dickerson Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAGINAW, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 15:16:00 to 05-JUN-05 15:20:00 (EST)
Location: HEMLOCK
Magnitude: 61 EG
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

Large trees and tree limbs were blown down.

Hail in HURON, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 15:20:00 to 05-JUN-05 15:20:00 (EST)
Location: BAD AXE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Trained spotter also estimated a thunderstorm wind gust of 58 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDLAND, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 15:20:00 to 05-JUN-05 15:20:00 (EST)
Location: MIDLAND
Magnitude: 56 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Trees were reported blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 19:20:00 to 05-JUN-05 19:20:00 (EST)
Location: ROMULUS
Magnitude: 55 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A power pole fell onto a car.

Thunderstorm Wind in OAKLAND, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 18:50:00 to 05-JUN-05 18:50:00 (EST)
Location: SOUTH LYON
Magnitude: 60 EG
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Widespread trees and large tree limbs were blown down. Fourteen power poles were also blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAPEER, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 19:00:00 to 05-JUN-05 19:00:00 (EST)
Location: CLIFFORD
Magnitude: 55 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The emergency manager reported large tree limbs blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HURON, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 18:45:00 to 05-JUN-05 18:45:00 (EST)
Location: ELKTON
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A trained spotter estimated a 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 18:30:00 to 05-JUN-05 18:30:00 (EST)
Location: SALINE
Magnitude: 60 EG
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Numerous large tree limbs were blown down. A large tree was also uprooted.

Hail in TUSCOLA, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 18:34:00 to 05-JUN-05 18:34:00 (EST)
Location: CASS CITY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCOLA, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 19:00:00 to 05-JUN-05 19:00:00 (EST)
Location: CASS CITY
Magnitude: 61 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A trained spotter estimated a 70 mph thunderstorm wind gust, which brought down a large tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 19:25:00 to 05-JUN-05 19:40:00 (EST)
Location: DETROIT
Magnitude: 54 EG
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Local media reported trees down on the north side of Detroit.

Thunderstorm Wind in OAKLAND, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 19:00:00 to 05-JUN-05 19:00:00 (EST)
Location: WALLED LAKE
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A trained spotter reported large tree limbs and trees blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 19:25:00 to 05-JUN-05 19:25:00 (EST)
Location: WOODHAVEN
Magnitude: 54 EG
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Trees were reported blown down, with damage to Florida Sun room.

Thunderstorm Wind in GENESEE, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 18:18:00 to 05-JUN-05 18:18:00 (EST)
Location: FLINT
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A trained spotter estimated a 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust between Linden and Corunna Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in GENESEE, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 18:20:00 to 05-JUN-05 18:20:00 (EST)
Location: MT MORRIS
Magnitude: 60 EG
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A roof was blown off a trailer. Several trees and large tree limbs were also blown down.

Hail in WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 18:30:00 to 05-JUN-05 18:30:00 (EST)
Location: SALINE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in LENAWEE, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 18:30:00 to 05-JUN-05 18:30:00 (EST)
Location: ADDISON
Magnitude: 60 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A trained spotter reported a tree blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 18:39:00 to 05-JUN-05 18:39:00 (EST)
Location: CHELSEA
Magnitude: 60 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A trained spotter reported numerous large tree limbs blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in OAKLAND, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 19:35:00 to 05-JUN-05 19:35:00 (EST)
Location: ROCHESTER HILLS
Magnitude: 51 MG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in OAKLAND, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 19:40:00 to 05-JUN-05 19:40:00 (EST)
Location: LAKE ORION
Magnitude: 54 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Several trees and limbs were reported blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HURON, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 16:30:00 to 05-JUN-05 16:30:00 (EST)
Location: PORT AUSTIN
Magnitude: 60 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The emergency manager reported numerous trees and wires down.

Hail in SAGINAW, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 17:19:00 to 05-JUN-05 17:19:00 (EST)
Location: HEMLOCK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in SHIAWASSEE, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 18:05:00 to 05-JUN-05 18:05:00 (EST)
Location: HENDERSON
Magnitude: 55 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Numerous tree limbs were reported blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GENESEE, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 18:43:00 to 05-JUN-05 18:43:00 (EST)
Location: SWARTZ CREEK
Magnitude: 56 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A trained spotter estimated a 65 mph thunderstorm wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAPEER, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 19:30:00 to 05-JUN-05 19:30:00 (EST)
Location: DRYDEN
Magnitude: 61 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A trained spotter estimated a 70 mph thunderstorm wind gust, which brought down large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIVINGSTON, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 18:50:00 to 05-JUN-05 18:50:00 (EST)
Location: BRIGHTON
Magnitude: 54 EG
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

A NWS employee reported a large tree blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACOMB, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 19:40:00 to 05-JUN-05 19:40:00 (EST)
Location: DISCO
Magnitude: 54 MG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in GENESEE, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 15:45:00 to 05-JUN-05 15:45:00 (EST)
Location: GOODRICH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Trained spotter also estimated a 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust, which ripped shingles off a roof.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDLAND, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 15:17:00 to 05-JUN-05 15:17:00 (EST)
Location: POSEYVILLE
Magnitude: 56 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The emergency manager reported a 12 inch diameter tree uprooted.

Hail in BAY, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 14:50:00 to 05-JUN-05 14:50:00 (EST)
Location: BAY CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in OAKLAND, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 18:53:00 to 05-JUN-05 18:53:00 (EST)
Location: NEW HUDSON
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A trained spotter estimated a 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 18:58:00 to 05-JUN-05 18:58:00 (EST)
Location: YPSILANTI
Magnitude: 53 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Numerous large tree limbs were reported blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in OAKLAND, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 18:58:00 to 05-JUN-05 18:58:00 (EST)
Location: WIXOM
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A trained spotter estimated a 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust, which uprooted an 10 inch diameter tree.

Hail in BAY, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 13:45:00 to 05-JUN-05 13:45:00 (EST)
Location: ESSEXVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in MIDLAND, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 14:27:00 to 05-JUN-05 14:27:00 (EST)
Location: LAPORTE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in HURON, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 15:00:00 to 05-JUN-05 15:00:00 (EST)
Location: ELKTON
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A trained spotter reported 5 inch diameter tree limbs down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GENESEE, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 18:13:00 to 05-JUN-05 18:13:00 (EST)
Location: LENNON
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A trained spotter estimated a 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust between M-13 and M-21.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAGINAW, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 18:14:00 to 05-JUN-05 18:14:00 (EST)
Location: MERRILL
Magnitude: 60 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Large trees were reported blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACOMB, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 19:45:00 to 05-JUN-05 19:45:00 (EST)
Location: NEW BALTIMORE
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A trained spotter reported four to five inch diameter trees and limbs down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 20:35:00 to 05-JUN-05 20:35:00 (EST)
Location: PORT HURON
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Large tree limbs were reported blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in OAKLAND, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 19:16:00 to 05-JUN-05 19:16:00 (EST)
Location: PONTIAC
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A trained spotter estimated a 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANILAC, MICHIGAN
From 05-JUN-05 19:20:00 to 05-JUN-05 19:20:00 (EST)
Location: SANDUSKY
Magnitude: 56 EG
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A large tree was blown down, causing minor damage to a home on 195 South Jackson Street.